In her first Design Star video, Pilar Zuniga of Gorgeous and Green creates a large installation in her studio space using sustainable mechanics & techniques. As a maximalist who loves lush, overgrown floral design, finding ways to create that look and style while using green techniques can be challenging, but Pilar has spent years (fifteen to be exact!) coming up with creative solutions to support her style. For example in this installation, using branches that don't need a water source is a great way to form the shape & support base of the entire piece.
Watch her video to see just how Pilar designs her large-scale installations, and learn about the other ways in which Pilar has made sustainable design the forefront of her business for over a decade.
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FRESH FLOWERS
Local Bay Laurel | 3 bunches - 8 stems
Local plum | 3 bunches - 14 stems
Asparagus fern | 3 bunches - 15 stems
Coral Wabara rose (Green Valley) | 2 bunches - 20 stems
Helios Romantica (Green Valley) | 1 bunch - 12 stems
Quincy hot pink garden spray (Green Valley) | 1 bunch - 8 stems
Coral spray rose (Green Valley) | 1 bunch
Light peach/blush garden spray rose | 1 bunch - 6 stems
Dark pink peonies | 3 bunches - 15 stems
Apricot carnations | 1 bunch - 15 stems
Pink variegated carnations | 1 bunch - 20 stems
Golden yellow carnations | 1 bunch - 15 stems
Orange tulips | 2 bunches - 20 stems
Pink/coral tulips | 4 bunches- 28 stems
Pink larkspur | 2 bunches - 18 stems
Pink/peach anthurium | 5 bunches - 4 stems
Green Anthurium | 3 bunches - 3 stems
Ti leaf top pink | 9 bunches - 9 stems
Dracaena top pink | 9 bunches - 9 stems
TOOLS & HARDGOODS
New Age Floral beeswax twine
Oasis paper-wrapped twine
4 Oshun pouches
4 New Age Floral Palm Leaf trays
20 Water Sleeve compostable pouches
Black cotton cord/rope for hanging support
1 large water-tight reusable container (accent decor concrete square)
6 cups rocks/pebbles for branch stability
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Connect with Pilar:
gorgeous-and-green.myshopify....
/ gorgeousandgreen
Videographer: Corduroy Media
www.corduroymedia.com/
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